Moderate Drought conditions for most of Western New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The well below average rainfall is taking its toll on our area locally.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows most of Western New York and into northern Pennsylvania are now under Moderate Drought conditions , up from Abnormally Dry.

The Moderate Drought conditions now include cities such as Olean, Warsaw, Ellicottville, Franklinville, Bradford, Alden, Attica, Batavia, Albion, Lockport, Niagara Falls, Lewiston, Grand Island, Buffalo, North Tonawanda, and Amherst.

The rest of our area is still under Abnormally Dry conditions to include cities such as Jamestown, Dunkirk, Angola, Concord, Eden, East Aurora, and Wellsville.

Another dry stretch for much of next week looks to compound the drought.

Stay tuned to Storm Team 2 for more updates.

Credit: wgrz weather Drought